Just an FYI. For those with the usual problem of broken Cat's (ie. rattling when you come up to a stop). There IS an alternative to the outrageous OEM parts replacement. Instead of the the $500-$900 PER SIDE dealer cost, I used Magnaflow cats, and had a "cut and splice" replacement done. Both sides were broken, and I'm beyond the 7Yr/80,000 warranty period.
The cost??? $125 each! Less than an hour to install both. Runs great, in fact, there is a slightly "throatier" sound. No performance difference, and not throwing any Codes.
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My 97 E320 is giving me an exhaust smell when i start it now. Is it the Catalytic Converter? it also rattles a little too. I want to take it to a shop but im worried that if i say "I think its the exhuast" that they will make shure it is by punching little hole in it.
Just an FYI. For those with the usual problem of broken Cat's (ie. rattling when you come up to a stop). There IS an alternative to the outrageous OEM parts replacement. Instead of the the $500-$900 PER SIDE dealer cost, I used Magnaflow cats, and had a "cut and splice" replacement done. Both sides were broken, and I'm beyond the 7Yr/80,000 warranty period.
The cost??? $125 each! Less than an hour to install both. Runs great, in fact, there is a slightly "throatier" sound. No performance difference, and not throwing any Codes.
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